Prince William Supports Welsh TV Talent, Discusses Family Health in Candid Interview

October 5, 2025
Prince William Supports Welsh TV Talent, Discusses Family Health in Candid Interview
  • During his visit to Wales, Prince William engaged with trainees involved in the Screen Alliance Wales program, which has supported nearly 3,800 studio visits and 149 paid traineeships on notable Welsh TV productions like 'Industry,' 'Doctor Who,' and 'The Other Bennet Sister.'

  • He also interacted with schoolchildren from St Albans RC Primary School during a puppetry workshop focused on TV industry skills, using puppets from 'His Dark Materials.'

  • Prince William, who has been BAFTA President since 2010, attended the event to promote Welsh film and television, including the upcoming series 'The Other Bennet Sister,' set to air in 2026.

  • Following his visit, Kensington Palace shared a message on Instagram wishing good luck to the BAFTA Cymru 2025 nominees, with the message also in Welsh, emphasizing his ongoing support for the arts.

  • His visit to the set was part of his broader engagement with the arts and media, reinforcing his role as BAFTA President and his support for the creative sector.

  • Despite his active involvement in Welsh media, Prince William did not attend the English or Welsh BAFTAs earlier this year.

  • He was not accompanied by Kate Middleton during this visit, and it remains unconfirmed whether he will attend the upcoming Bafta Cymru awards ceremony.

  • Prince William and Princess Kate sent a good luck message to BAFTA Cymru nominees via Instagram Stories, with the message also in Welsh.

  • Jane Tranter, CEO of Bad Wolf Studios, highlighted the importance of supporting new TV talent and expressed pride in the studio’s outreach work.

  • In a recent interview, Prince William reflected on his family’s health challenges, including cancer diagnoses affecting his wife and father, emphasizing the importance of health resilience.

  • He shared personal reflections in an interview with Eugene Levy on Apple TV+’s 'The Reluctant Traveller,' discussing his family’s health history and recent health crises.

  • The Prince William BAFTA Bursary annually provides £2,000 to 68 creatives facing financial barriers, supporting their careers in the screen industries.

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